Are Your Groceries Shrinking? How to Combat ‘Shrinkflation’

Are Your Groceries Shrinking? How to Combat ‘Shrinkflation’

Author: Sarah Brumley, Lemon Blessings April 3, 2025 Duration: 11:56

Ever feel like your groceries are shrinking, but your grocery bill isn’t? You’re not imagining things! Shrinkflation is making products smaller while keeping the prices the same—or even raising them.

Take Oreos. I swear, every time I buy a pack, there are fewer cookies inside. Pretty soon, they’ll just sell us a bag of crumbs and call it “shareable.”

Today, we’re breaking down why this is happening, how to spot it, and—most importantly—how to fight back. Sound like something you need? Well then, let’s get started!

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Hosted by Sarah Brumley of Lemon Blessings, Financial Fix Up, Family Budget Tips, Frugal Living is a weekly conversation for anyone feeling stretched thin by their finances. Sarah approaches money not as a financial expert, but as an ordinary wife and mom who has navigated the same pressures of family budgeting and planning. Her perspective is grounded in the reality that picking up extra work isn't always a feasible or desirable solution. Instead, this podcast focuses on practical, actionable strategies for making the most of the income you already bring home. Every Thursday, Sarah shares down-to-earth advice and frugal living tips designed to help you align your spending with your family's deepest goals, whether that's saving for a home, reducing debt, or simply finding more peace at the kitchen table. You'll hear straightforward discussions on prioritizing expenses, creative ways to cut costs without sacrificing joy, and the mindset shifts that can lead to lasting financial stability. It’s a resource for parents and individuals seeking relatable inspiration and tangible steps to fix their financial foundation, all delivered with empathy and real-world experience. Tune in for a supportive guide to building a budget that actually works for your life.
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